Disease
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Globally, Covid reduced life expectancy by 1.6 years: research
Mar 12, 2024According to a significant study released on Tuesday, Covid-19 caused the average life expectancy of people globally to drop by 1.6 years during the first two years of the pandemic—a more serious loss than previously believed.... -
Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia skyrocket by 3000 per cent this year compared to last
Dec 14, 2023There have been 30,601 confirmed cases of measles in Europe and Central Asia between January and 5 December 2023, up from 909 throughout 2022, marking a 3266 per cent increase in cases of the vaccine-preventable disease,... -
AI-SAROSH is hosting Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Sexual and Reproductive Health for South Asia”
Sep 18, 2023The 2023 Grant Cycle Co-Design Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Sexual and Reproductive Health for South Asia” took place from September 13–17, 2023, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. AI-SAROSH is an AI-powered platform that aims to transform... -
Launch of new report on multisectoral actions for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases
Sep 15, 2023A new WHO report: “Global mapping report on multisectoral action to strengthen the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions” highlighting experiences from around the world, will be launched tomorrow at an online... -
A new healthcare paradigm: Integrating noncommunicable diseases in the HIV response
Sep 8, 2023Integrating noncommunicable disease (NCD) health services for people living with HIV delivers significant returns on investment and better health outcomes for patients, according to the new report Spending Wisely: Exploring the economic and societal benefits of... -
Bangladesh got the highest global fatality rate from dengue!
Sep 3, 2023On Saturday, the health directorate announced the greatest number of dengue deaths in the nation—21—bringing the total for this year to 618. Currently, Bangladesh is second in the world for dengue-related infections after Brazil, which this... -
According to expert early liver cancer is occurring in Bangladesh
Jul 25, 2023Early liver cancer is a growing health concern in Bangladesh, as more people are being diagnosed with the disease at advanced stages. According to experts, early detection of liver cancer can significantly improve the chances of... -
Deaths from dengue now total 100
Jul 15, 2023With seven more deaths recorded in the past day alone, the total number of deaths from dengue virus this year has reached 100. In a press statement, the directorate general of health services (DGHS) reported that... -
DGHS focuses on preventive measures to contain dengue outbreak
Jul 12, 2023In light of the sharp rise in dengue cases since late June, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) today concentrated on preventive efforts to limit the disease’s spread. “People have been asked not to be... -
Narayana Health’s Uro-Oncology Expert Shares Knowledge on Robotics in Prostate Cancer with 100+ Doctors in Bangladesh
Jul 10, 2023Oncology Present & Future Bangladesh and Narayana Health (NH), one of India’s top healthcare organizations, successfully organized a conference on the “Use of Robotics in Prostate Cancer” in Dhaka on Saturday, July 8. With more than...
